if TUNING.NPC_ANNOUNCE_TABLE == nil then
    TUNING.NPC_ANNOUNCE_TABLE = {}
end

local this_language = "en"
if TUNING.__NPC_LANGUAGE then
    if type(TUNING.__NPC_LANGUAGE) == "function" and TUNING.__NPC_LANGUAGE() ~= this_language then
        return
    elseif type(TUNING.__NPC_LANGUAGE) == "string" and TUNING.__NPC_LANGUAGE ~= this_language then
        return
    end
end

TUNING.NPC_ANNOUNCE_TABLE[this_language] = TUNING.NPC_ANNOUNCE_TABLE[this_language] or {
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        ["npc_mod_blocked_reason"] = {
            ["mod_blocked"] = "Mods that are prone to conflict crashes have been detected, and the game will be exited in order to ensure a smooth experience with this mod. The conflicting mod ID is:",
            ["prefab_block"] = "Mods that are prone to conflict crashes have been detected, and the game will be exited in order to ensure a smooth experience with this mod. Reason : existence of "
        },
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        ["npc_event_give_basic_supplies"] = {
            "An adventurer appears .",
            "An adventurer has found you .",
            "A new adventurer crosses over from another world .",
            "An adventurer nearby has found you .",
            "The Eternal Realm has another adventurer ."
        },
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        ["npc_event_ghost"] = {
            "An unlucky adventurer appears .",
            "There was an adventurer nearby who had a bit of an accident ."
        },
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        ["npc_event_thief"] = "An adventurer nearby has found you .",
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        ["npc_event_minifan"] = "There is an adventurer who is looking for friends to play with .",
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        ["npc_event_woodie_beaver"] = {
            "A special beaver statue appears to summon the help of Woodie the Beaver ."
            ,"Another toolman Woodie was sealed into the statue ."            
        },
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        ["npc_event_freeze"] = {
            "An adventurer appeared with ice on top .",
            "Is there a lack of ice in the eternal field ?",
            "An adventurer appears with ice from other worlds ."
        },
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        ["npc_event_meteor"] = {
            "When people are unlucky to the extreme , meteor showers will run after them .",
            "Those who have done bad things will be punished by heaven .",
            "Hurry up and run ! Don't hesitate at all ! Don't look back !"
        },
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        ["npc_event_ask_for_razor"] = "An adventurer is seeking a razor , maybe you can help him .",
        
        ["npc_event_bushhat"] = "An adventurer wants to hunt turkeys , maybe you can help him .",        
        
        ["npc_event_maxwell_and_shadow"] = "Maxwell is back to make trouble .",
        
        ["npc_event_livingtrees"] = "An adventurer detects your presence .",
        
        ["npc_event_trident"] = "An adventurer returns from the sea and comes to you to show off what he has found .",
        
        ["npc_event_telestaff"] = "An adventurer has found something and wants to take you there .",

        ["npc_event_wes_and_ballons"] = "Wes came over with his balloons .",

        ["npc_event_wolfgang_and_horn"] = "Wolfgang is coming to you with his horn .",
        
        ["npc_event_butterflies"] = "Butterflies ! Butterflies ! There are butterflies all around !",

        ["npc_event_gift_from_wortox"] = "It's funny , there's a little devil that shows up in the eternal realm .",
        ["npc_event_trick_or_treat_from_wortox"] = "It's funny , there's a little devil that shows up in the eternal realm .",
        ["npc_event_gift_from_wormwood"] = "Beautiful Wormwood coming your way .",
        ["npc_event_gift_from_wanda"]   = "Wanda scrambles towards you .",
        ["npc_event_gift_from_walrus"] = "A small group of walruses appeared nearby .",

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    }

